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Calling all Fifth Year students: An exciting opportunity to practice both your research and writing skills awaits! Keep yourselves busy as Ireland cleans up after Ex- Hurricane Ophelia this evening and take a look at the requirements for the first writing competition of this year.

The Department of Education and Skills is providing schools and teachers with a comprehensive programme of continuing professional development (CPD) to support schools in implementing the new Framework for Junior Cycle (2015). This CPD is being provided by the Junior Cycle for Teachers (JCT) support service.

Dominican College has been allocated Wednesday 18th October and as such we will remain closed to students on that day.

One of the defining characteristics of being human is that we ask questions, a lot of questions! Questions lead to discussion in order to find answers. Discussion can often lead to disagreements and difference of opinion, however it is only by keeping our emotions in check that we can ever hope to find real answers. A debate is the only means to move forward in a situation where ideas clash. A debate is the mature way to discuss ideas - the only way to the truth. And what is more important than seeking the truth? After all, ‘Veritas’ forms the basis of our school ethos here at Dominican College, Griffith Avenue.

A team of our junior students have embarked on an exciting journey with the UCD L&H Society Junior Schools Debating Competition. Thursday 5th October saw them reap the rewards of their hard work over the past number of weeks as they made their way to the Belfield campus for the first round of the competition. Collectively, our Speakers and the Research Teams outshone the majority of other candidates as they fought their way to being placed in second place. I am proud to say that it was a team effort that brought us this victory last week. The overall standard was incredibly high and to come out on top is no mean feat! You were true ambassadors for your school ladies; you should be very proud of this major achievement.

Thank you and congratulations to all, and indeed, to your parents and guardians. Ms. Donohoe (Debating Coach)

Met Éireann released the following statement at 8pm on Sunday night: “Ex-Hurricane Ophelia is forecast to track directly over Ireland during daytime Monday. Violent and destructive gusts are forecast with all areas at risk and in particular the southwest and south in the morning, and eastern counties in the afternoon. Also heavy rain and storm surges along some coasts will result in flooding. There is potential risk to lives.”

All schools and colleges will be shut on Monday and Tuesdayas the entire country has been upgraded to a status red wind warning over Hurricane Ophelia.

Our Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) week is part of our literacy initiative. All students were requested to have some reading material in class or take a book out on loan from our well stocked library. Students were encouraged to bring any appropriate material that they enjoyed reading – a book, a magazine, a graphic novel, an annual. Students read quietly for 30 minutes each day before lunchtime for the week.

As well as the vast majority of students enjoying DEAR and wanting it to take place more often, the feedback from surveys shows a majority also continued reading outside of school time. This is hugely encouraging as reading for pleasure not only allows students to broaden their minds but also access their school-work better and excel academically.